Valley View Villa
815 Fremont Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 · Morgan County · (970) 867-8261
120 certified beds, about 39 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065181 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 19, 2024, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 5 health citations since August 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.88 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.35 of those hours.
29.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
December 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to prevent a significant medication error for one (#1) of 10 residents reviewed for medication errors out of 10 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was not inadvertently administered another resident's opioid medication (medication used to treat moderate to severe pain).
December 19, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure housekeeping staff followed appropriate cleaning practices by treating each side of the room as a separate patient zone, cleaning all high touch surfaces and cleaning items in the rooms from cleanest to dirtiest.
August 17, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#9) of six residents received adequate supervision to prevent accidents out of 18 sample residents reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #9, who had been assessed as having a risk for falls upon admission, received the care and services to prevent a fall. The facility failed to ensure the resident was supervised after a fire drill. Record review and interviews showed after a fire drill on 5/31/23 staff failed to ensure resident safety when residents were left without adequate supervision when behind closed fire doors. After a fire drill, Resident #9 was hit by an interior fire door and sustained multiple injuries including a dislocated shoulder, fracture of the right shoulder and multiple fractures of the pubis rami (the inferior and superior pelvic bones).
August 6, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Specifically, the facility failed to appropriately disinfect seven blood glucose meters on four medication carts shared by 19 residents who required blood glucose testing.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#19) of seven residents reviewed for psychotropic medications of 29 sample residents was free from unnecessary medications. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Appropriately and thoroughly assess the resident's reported appearance of physical or emotional discomfort and rule out any medical reason for the change in behavior, specifically a urinary tract infection (UTI); -Document the rationale for the increased dosage of Ativan (an anti-anxiety medication); -Document the rationale for the increased dosage of Mirtazapine (an anti-depressant medication); -Assure the psychotropic medication consent form and the medical durable power of attorney (MDPOA) were signed by a cognitively competent individual; and -Monitor and track specific behaviors on the behavior monitoring form.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 7 on December 19, 2024, 8 on August 17, 2023, 1 on August 6, 2019.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.88 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.35 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.46 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.38 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 29.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 18.8% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.44 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.04 on weekdays and 3.46 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.82 in April to June 2025 to 3.88 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 1.35 | 4.04 | 3.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 39 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.87 | 1.29 | 4.04 | 3.44 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 40 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.79 | 1.41 | 3.97 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 40 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.82 | 1.58 | 4.01 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 36 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Colorado, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.76 | 3.75 | 3.18 | 5.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.3 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 20.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.8 | 20.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VALLEY VIEW VILLA OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/28/2017 |
| Fund I Investments Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 96% | 03/28/2017 |
| Fricke, Rhonda | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/30/2023 | |
| Schmidt, Derek | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Underwood, Jana | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate director | Individual | 04/24/2017 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ziegler, James | Corporate director | Individual | 09/18/2001 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/28/2017 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/02/2020 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/09/2018 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2011 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/28/2017 | |
| Ziegler, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/1999 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2017 | |
| Valley View Villa Opcm, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/28/2017 | |
| Fricke, Rhonda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/30/2023 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/28/2017 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/28/2017 | |
| Schmidt, Derek | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Underwood, Jana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/31/2000 | |
| Fort Morgan Medical, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/19/2025 | |
| Fund I Investments Limited Partnership | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/31/2000 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/19/2025 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2017 | |
| Underwood, Jana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/19/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 1, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 17, 2023: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center Brush, 7.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 13 citations
Colorado contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Colorado. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 303-862-3524. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Find and compare facilities, where Colorado publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Valley View Villa's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Valley View Villa 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Valley View Villa get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on December 19, 2024. The Colorado average is 8.7.
- Has Valley View Villa been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Valley View Villa accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Valley View Villa?
- CMS lists 29 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: VALLEY VIEW VILLA OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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